Multicam Editing with Final Cut Pro

[@tombuck]

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[@CoachellaAngel]

YOU LITERALLY SAVED DAYS OFF MY LIFE! This whole time for my podcasts episodes I was manually cutting the videos between the shots and it was taking forever. Thank you 😭😭😭😭

[@tombuck]

Haha, you’re welcome. 😎

[@jafferysequeira]

Angel Chavez that’s a mad shortcut

[@benjaminmcfarlane3807]

I knew there had to be a better way. I'm proud of myself for looking for it

[@joshkennedy6735]

Holy Cow!!! after two days of boring and useless tutorials I found this Golden Nugget of informational bliss..... You sir have my vote for best and most useful informational video on the subject...(Multicam Editing)... I had no idea that this was what I was looking for but you sir have shown me the light. Thank you x's 1 million.

[@tombuck]

Oh wow! I really appreciate this! I'm super glad the video was helpful and not too boring 😁

[@EmmadMunif]

Came here after watching two other tutorials because I failed to grasp how multicam worked and this one did the job. Thumbs up.

[@tombuck]

Nice! I’m so glad to hear it 👍

[@jomo167]

I SPENT 8 HOURS EDITING A 4 MINUTE DRUM COVER DOING MULTI-CAM EDITING ON FINAL CUT ON MY FIRST GO. THANK YOU SO MUCH AHHHHHHHHHH

[@Lariteofilo]

Omg you saved my life!!! Thank youuuuuuuu

[@tombuck]

You’re welcome!

[@techsavvydaddy5616]

Wow, this is the first time I have truly understood how Multicam on FCPX works. THANK YOU SOOOOOO much.

[@tombuck]

You’re welcome! It can sometimes be tricky to get the footage to “merge” together properly, but after that it’s smooth sailing.

[@Santanaonfire]

This is amazing. I am self taught and jumped real fast into multi-angle shots. I would spend SIGNIFICANT amounts of time nudging several video clip angles to sync up my clips to main audio, and even when it “sounded” right to my ear, I’d find problems. And all this before I could start making cuts between angles. With each angle clip stacked, I’m constantly turning them off and on, or even temporarily changing transparencies, before I decided where to make a cut to switch angles. Extremely tedious and time consuming, as you can imagine. A labor of love, of course, but this will make my time lines sooooo much cleaner and easier to sync and edit between angles than I ever imagined. You have just shaved hours and hours off my multi-angle projects. Bless you, sir!

[@tombuck]

It really does feel like magic if you've been "brute-forcing" it for so long.

[@YuLondraMichelle]

THANK THANK THANK YOU! First off not a lot of videos recently doing this for final cut. Very easy to follow along and it’s just plain and simple love it. You just up’d my video editing for my girly niche. I’m a small growing KZbinr and just want to always find opportunities to be better. I’m definitely subbing!!

[@mgelinfilms7344]

One year to the day that you made this, and I had created a vid with two cameras. Believe it or not... I didn't understand about Multicam. I was going to just place each clip in the timeline, and then manually cut them (I'm a relative beginner). I was doing that when I noticed that the audio was not synced. I did a search to find out how to sync the audio... by following links about syncing, I fell upon this video of Multicam and realized that Multicam-ing is actually what I should be doing. Using the info from this video has opened up my [editing] world, in terms of what I realize I can do now with my project. This is super easier than what I was about to do with the edit, serves my purpose better, and will save me loads of time. I subscribed. Let's see what else you've got... :P

[@tombuck]

I'm so glad to hear that it was helpful! Good luck with your project!

[@mgelinfilms7344]

@@tombuck Thank you. Happy New Year.

[@LeslieStroz]

Your videos are outstanding. This is SO helpful! I was going to say you should teach, but then I saw that you do. Your students are lucky. I wish I could take your class! THANK YOU!

[@tombuck]

Wow, thank you so much Leslie! I really appreciate the kind words.

[@applejaxx]

6:30 THANK YOU FOR THE TIP! Editing a music video using Multicam editing for the first time but couldn't figure out where the other angles are located. 🤯😅

[@tombuck]

So glad it was helpful! Good luck on your project 👍

[@BrendanRoss]

Hey Tom - cool video! Any idea if you can select compound clips for multicam editing? Create multicam clip is greyed out for me when I have one selected.. any idea of a workaround? tx

[@tombuck]

Hey Brendan! I don't think you can create multicam clips with compound clips since the compound clips still contain the original clips that were merged. You could export a compound clip and then import that file to use as a multicam clip.

[@YourDigitalMakeover]

I am speechless. I have been using Final Cut Pro for years, and had no idea about this Multicam option. That is so cool...

[@tombuck]

Hey awesome! It’s a pretty brilliant feature.

[@herbertnosworthy1]

Great introduction to this amazing feature. Literally my first session on any editing software for over 15 years, and boy...! Lots has changed but got the swing of it quick thanks to Multicam and you Tom. Thanks so much.

[@tombuck]

Oh wow! I remember editing on older software 15ish years ago, and yes, things are a LOT better now!

[@herbertnosworthy1]

True, and I’d forgotten what fun it is. Now now for a hardware update... ouch... any recommendations? Currently on a 13” 2013 low end Mac Air. Ikr?

[@mehdisheriff]

This is by far the best Multicam tutorial, just one thing missed out. the way to pick the audio channel you want to have throughout the video , in your primary timeline, right click the clip and change the active audio angel

[@tombuck]

Thanks for the tip! 🙏

[@boypiercemusic]

Thank you for this! Great direction. Will put into practice asap.

[@tombuck]

Good luck!

[@chriswalter7117]

Not sure how you do it, but you always drop the perfect explainer video right when I need to start researching something. 💪

[@tombuck]

I am 100% bugging your data 😬

[@chriswalter7117]

I approve. Makes my life easier.

[@--onewheelskyward--]

Thank you so much! I filmed my friend's TEDx talk and had no idea what I was getting into with multicam. :) I'll try not to induce too much panic amongst the viewers.

[@tombuck]

Depending on the subject of the talk, maybe you _do_ want to induce a bit of panic 😁

[@maxvcollenburg]

Oh, this is very handy! I only knew about synchronizing clips, then I would drag them to the timeline and ungroup them. This is much faster.

[@tombuck]

Really glad it helped! It's definitely a cool feature to have in your toolbox.

[@carb0nxl]

As a Deaf hobby video editor - thank you so much for this tutorial, but more importantly, providing us Closed Captions!!

[@tombuck]

You’re welcome! I’m glad the captions were helpful 👍

[@CoachDeb]

oooooh your TIPS in this Tutorial = A God-Send!!! I could not for the life of me figure out how to get the ANGLES to appear in order to easily cut from one camera angle to the other -- and something you showed me in this extremely helpful video = SAVED my night!!! I've literally watched 1/2 dozen of others on editing multi-cam shots with FCPX -- but THIS was the saving Grace! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANNNNK YOU!!!!! Fan for LIFE! :D

[@tombuck]

I'm REALLY happy to hear that! It's always frustrating when you can't get the info your searching for and such a huge relief when you do!

[@reginayanito9143]

ya just blew my mind... i was looking at editing go pro footage with canon footage and found this... my eyes have been opened! I'm saving this for later... thank you...

[@tombuck]

Glad it helps! I just filmed a multi camera video today using a GoPro 👍

[@MazeratiHaase]

Helped me out immensely man thank you! I just switched from Premiere on my Mac to Final Cut during a multicam shoot id done with 5 angles and over 400GB in clips and proxies! My computer was failing to move the mouse fast enough, whereas Final Cut has been a breeze! Thanks again!

[@tombuck]

I'm so glad it helped! That sounds like a bear of a project! I really love how smooth and fast Final Cut is.

[@CarolJarvisMusic]

This is such a great tutorial - I've been wanting to find this feature for ages and you've taken me through it step by step - perfect! Thanks so much Tom!

[@tombuck]

I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you for the kind words Carol!

[@NRMLvlog]

my friend... you just made my life so much easier *cries happy tears* Thank you

[@tombuck]

So happy to hear this! It's a really fun workflow once it's all up and running.

[@Sparkmarz]

The best multicam editing video by far!! Thank you!!

[@tombuck]

I really appreciate this!

[@white.rabbit]

Thanks for posting this. I've tried a multicam editing for the first time ever, and this was a life saver!

[@tombuck]

Great to hear!

[@boxiii]

Had no clue I could do this 🤯. Thanks again for the crash course Tom! I am always leaving your videos feeling educated and excited! 😁

[@tombuck]

Thanks man! Glad it was helpful! Great for unboxings and reviews.

[@Ed_Scott]

This tutorial just saved my life.....thank you!!!!

[@tombuck]

You are welcome!

[@StevenAlvarez]

you're really talented with explaining Multicam very precisely, Thanks!

[@KonradLasocki]

Can't believe I've just learned about this. This would've saved me SO MUCH TIME AND EFFORT OMG. lol. You live, you learn.

[@tombuck]

Haha, that's exactly how I felt when I discovered it!

[@rogerrojas3701]

Thank you for this video. It allowed me to learn and get through this project quicker!

[@tombuck]

Happy to hear it!

[@DaveBurbank]

What a great video! Tom, you are a master at explaining how to use MultiCam in Final Cut Pro. This is the first video of yours I've watched. SUBSCRIBED

[@tombuck]

Thank you! I’m so glad to hear it and I appreciate the kind words!

[@KaiAndrew]

I played around with multicam a bit. Glad this popped up in my feed today ☺️

[@tombuck]

It’s really fun 👍

[@MistahShootrES]

Your video format's really neat dude. I like it. And how you explain is also just adequately elaborate. Keep it up 👍

[@tombuck]

Thank you so much!

[@BrvoGrlY]

Man, what a fantastic video! Best and clearest explanation yet! Subbed

[@ThePsycholist]

The audio video tip was golden. I was having issues with that. Thanks!

[@tombuck]

Glad it helped!

[@NikiBurdett]

Yes! Thank you! Great tutorial and this has REALLY stepped up my game. Thank you!!

[@tombuck]

Glad it helped!

[@djcomrad]

You earned 1 new subscriber! Thank you! Greetings from the Philippines!

[@tombuck]

Hello and thank you! Glad you’re here 😎

[@ozoren]

What I realized so far, New channels and fes subscribed channels produce better content. Thank you so much for your perfect English and knowledge.

[@tombuck]

Thank you for the kind words! 😎

[@TheTrippleTKA]

I keep coming back to this. This is such a helpful video! Although your video has done enough to at least point me the way, I hope someday you do another Multicam editing on FCPX with at least 2 different audio. That'd be super helpful!

[@tombuck]

Thanks for the idea- I'd definitely like to do an update on this.

[@TheTrippleTKA]

@@tombuck please please please!

[@BrianUllmann]

Love your final cut tutorials! Thanks!

[@tombuck]

Thank you!

[@thriftmine]

Really informative! Appreciate the tips. Switching to final cut for my channel and learning the ropes!

[@tombuck]

I'm sure you'll grow to love it the more you use it. I'm such a huge fan of Final Cut. Good luck!

[@meetmycitytours4496]

amazing. can't wait to use this. Thanks for taking the time to explain.

[@tombuck]

Hopefully it's helpful for you!

[@walachaviation9171]

Such a great simple explanation! Thank you!

[@tombuck]

So glad it was helpful! It's a really great trick to save a ton of time.

[@bartman2000]

Great video straight to the point, I like. Thanks!

[@musicmachineplayer]

Thanks a great refresher before doing a Multicam in FCPX

[@tombuck]

You're welcome! Glad it helped and good luck on your project!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Thank you Tom! Super super helpful! Appreciate you making this video!

[@tombuck]

Glad it was helpful! It's a really nifty trick.

[@artpie9354]

Thanks so much!! This video is very very helpful for my situation. I just successfully made my multicam editing in my CFX work. It's perfect now. Thanks again!

[@tombuck]

I'm so happy to hear that!

[@brandonragsdale6219]

Yes sir this video was sooooooo helpful the razor blade was messing me up trying to color match and it kept cutting clips

[@tombuck]

I’m so glad it helped!

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Thank you! I've been on Premiere for a long time, needed a good multicam refresher for final cut pro x. This tutorial was awesome, just what I needed!

[@tombuck]

I've found that multicam works pretty similarly across both apps, which is awesome. I actually learned how to do this from watching a Premiere tutorial and trying to transfer the concepts.

[@KylerSteele]

Love your final cut videos. They are short and concise and I learn a lot!

[@tombuck]

I’m really happy to hear it! I’d love to to make some more.

[@pdiggz2003]

This was one the best videos I’ve seen

[@tombuck]

Thank you! It means a lot to hear that. I know this can be a tricky subject, so I'm glad the video was helpful. 🙏

[@YourDigitalMakeover]

I knew I was missing something. I just did my first multicam edit in Final Cut Pro, but I forgot about the Angles View at the top, and so I wound up editing the hard way..by right clicking on the clip and choosing the view from their each time. I guess I should have rewatched this episode...lol

[@hangwithjay]

Straight to the point and super useful. Great video, man, thank you.

[@TheKodakChris]

This was so easy and smooth. Thank you for this

[@tombuck]

You're so welcome!

[@KosherWithoutBorders]

3rd video I watch on Multicam and the first I understand! Thanks for making it simple! This is awesome! I'll be creating some awesome interviews in the very near future:-)

[@tombuck]

I'm so glad to hear that the video was helpful! The multicam feature is super helpful. Plus there's just something realyl satisfying about switching between the shots like you're directing a tv show 😁

[@Blomm11]

Great video! Nice and simple explanation.

[@tombuck]

Thank you!

[@goofygomez]

Dude! You're awesome man. Watched your videos podcast mics as well. Outstanding content sir 👏

[@tombuck]

Thanks so much! Totally makes my day to hear that!

[@TheOtherSideOfTheStove]

Oh thanks- I shoot with three but mostly two and gosh it’s overwhelming. I knew the program could do it but it but never got around to figuring it out.

[@tombuck]

So glad it helped!

[@ghostpaper]

Very cool video!!! I’m really interested in this technique, but one day I’ll get there - for now I shoot everything with just one cam 👍✨

[@tombuck]

You could always use your camera as one angle and an iPad screen recording as a second angle 💡

[@BrandonMarchant]

Greatly appreciate this straight to the point overview. Thank you!

[@tombuck]

Thanks so much- it means a lot to hear that.

[@GianlucaForesi]

Very useful and simple tutorial. Thank you.

[@bobdrums]

Awesome tutorial man, I love how simple you break it down to be and easy to follow. I'm starting to edit 2 angles for my drumming videos and this is perfect! FCPX takes a lot of time out of the editing by aligning all the clips and audio!

[@tombuck]

Drum videos are a perfect use for this! Glad it helped!

[@cookingwithchefDama]

Thanks for this...you have a really neat style of explaining and simplifying the subject matter

[@tombuck]

I'm so glad to hear that! Thanks for the kind words.

[@JoshYates78]

Wow...thanks! This helps me SO much! Awesome stuff.

[@edwardscruggs6555]

Excellent tutorial!! Thank you!!

[@tombuck]

You’re welcome!

[@TheJedRides]

Thanks -- just watched this (twice) and it was a huge help to me (a novice with Final Cut Pro) as I try to edit a motovlog with 2 gopros. Big thumbs up, and subscribed.

[@tombuck]

Glad it helped! Thanks for letting me know!

[@AndyVillatoro]

I love your channel! I learn a lot from your videos to apply your tips on my channel!

[@tombuck]

Thanks Andy! This is awesome to hear! 👍

[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

I was just thinking today about using a clap as a marker for multicam shots, and then this popped up! Great video :)

[@tombuck]

Great minds think alike! 💡

[@filmedbyian]

currently importing podcast and watched this. thank you SO much.

[@taylorpacemusic]

God BLESS you for this! I just saved TONS of time and stress by switching to this video!!!

[@tombuck]

I’m so happy to hear that! Good luck!

[@BrettMeredith]

Super helpful!! Thank you for this.

[@tombuck]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ettiene87]

YES!!! Thx...hoe do I select my angle with the main audio on???

[@tombuck]

If you open the Inspector in Final Cut, you'll see a little checkbox on each audio source. Just select the track that you want to use.

[@koriowhite]

Extremely helpful Tom thanks a lot!

[@tombuck]

You’re welcome!

[@baptistelejeune]

Super useful, thanks Tom!

[@tombuck]

You’re welcome!

[@rudyonthego]

This is so cool. I'm currently using Final Cut Pro Trial and I would always use the vid from each individual camera and then split the frames and match the audio, but this way is much faster and easier. Too bad I only have 14 more days with the Trial and I can't afford to buy Final Cut Pro, but hopefully one day I'll be able to and I'll enjoy it more.

[@tombuck]

It's a really great app, I'm glad you're liking it. Hopefully you're able to get a full license in the near future1

[@KeolaDonaghy]

I'm really grateful that you did this and hope you can help. I've watched yours and four other tutorials, read the manual, and can't get past this - I create the multi-cam angle exactly as you describe, drag it to the project, and see both camera angles in the viewer fine. However I never see the blade no matter what I do and cannot get it to change between the angles. Assuming I'm missing something simple. Can you or anyone else here help? Mahalo! (thanks)

[@tombuck]

If you’re working with two angles, you should be able to switch between them simply by pressing 1 and 2 on your keyboard. You should also be able to bring up the blade by pressing B. If that’s not working, it would be a bug in Final Cut, which sometimes is resolved by restarting the computer. If that’s STILL doesn’t work, Apple support has a live chat option that’s pretty helpful, and I’m sure they can walk you through a diagnosis. It’s time consuming, but usually effective. Good luck!

[@KeolaDonaghy]

@@tombuck Thanks so much. I can select the blade manually or with "B" when the cursor is over the timeline. When I am over the two angles in the angle viewer, I just get a beep when I either click on either of the two views and same when I press 1 or 2. Restart didn't help - that's been my first "go-to" move since I got my first Mac in 86. I do appreciate the help and will try their live chat option - one thing I've never done before. Aloha!

[@KeolaDonaghy]

Edit - I figured it out. The angle editor was open, and I could not figure out how to close it. Apparently what that is open you cannot do the cuts. I had to go back and double click on the project file and was then able to see the blade. Mahalo again!

[@srjcinstrumentalmusic5916]

Incredibly helpful - THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@tombuck]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WeepingSlender]

Wow thanks so much ! This is a great tip !! Will be using it soon !

[@tombuck]

I hope it helps!

[@meredithmarsh]

This was so helpful! Thank you!!

[@tombuck]

You are welcome!

[@ProFunctionist]

Very useful. Just what I needed, thanks! Are you able to colour grade each clip separately to match them? And if you record your audio as a separate file, can it be added as a clip or will it need to be synchronised with one of the video clips first? Thanks again!

[@AndreasLudwigPhD]

Cool starter fro someone switching over from premiere pro on PC to FCP on a M1 Mini for efficiently editing my R5 4k HQ footage. Thanks so much.

[@tombuck]

Nice! The M1 Mini is outstanding n

[@2intheboxpodcast829]

Incredible video. I've just purchased FCP. I hope it'll help grow our show. Keep up the great work. Peace

[@tombuck]

Mulitcam is a real timesaver! I hope it helps you guys out 👍

[@tomblackmore15]

EXTREMELY useful, thanks man!

[@tombuck]

Glad it helped!

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

Hello, i am a new subscriber with the 400th like. Very nicely explained.

[@tombuck]

So glad you’re here!

[@weeklycreep]

This was such a great help dude thank you very much!!! liked and subscribed!!!

[@tombuck]

I’m really glad to hear that! Good luck with your multicam edits!

[@IreneYoungFoto]

There is also a window on the right where if you later change your mind about a cut, your options show. Do you recall how to bring that window forward? Thank you.

[@tombuck]

Is that not just the normal Inspector? You can click the little button with three lines towards the top right to bring it up.

[@IreneYoungFoto]

@@tombuck Thanks. Not the same inspector you showed. It is a place you can toggle the angle listed by words, not clips. Let's say you have finished a project. But your client asked to change a view. You used to be able to click the clip and look right and toggle to another view. You could also select the audio tracks and could use more than one. For example, when I shoot live concerts, I want the applause from the house added to the audio file from the sound board. Bummer I forgot how to get that window. Maybe they stopped it. If I find out, I will let you know. Nice Multicam shoot you did! Fun to have great angles.

[@tombuck]

Gotcha- you should be able to just double click on the combined multicam clip to bring up the option to change the view at that time.

[@IreneYoungFoto]

@@tombuck Thank you! And a third way I just found. Right-click on the clip you want to change, and it has the video and audio choices right there. Thanks for playing Watson to my Sherlock.

[@tombuck]

The game is afoot!

[@DrKarlGoldkamp-KetoNaturopath]

Now that you are using ATEM Mini would you ever consider doing a multicam video composition as you have done here. In other words do you now consider multicam nearly obsolete (or at least in terms of your production abilities) and would mostly be using the ATEM Mini instead. Thanks for doing and sharing your work. Your being a teacher really comes all you do. Very helpful.

[@tombuck]

Thanks for the kind words! I still use both techniques- I figure all tools have their place. The ATEM is terrific if you or someone else is available to switch the angles, but multicam like this is great if you're a one person crew and aren't able to switch angles while filming. 👍

[@DrKarlGoldkamp-KetoNaturopath]

@@tombuck Totally make sense. Thanks.

[@DrKarlGoldkamp-KetoNaturopath]

@@tombuck Tom do you use Compressor with FCPX. If you do, would you recommend getting it? If you do not, do you have an opinion on using it given your experience with FCPX?

[@robbiewsmith]

Such an awesome breakdown man. Thank you so much, it was incredibly helpful.

[@tombuck]

Really happy it was helpful!

[@webbophone3377]

Wow, that looks so useful! Thanks for this video!

[@tombuck]

You’re welcome!

[@conorlogan8028]

really fantastic! Now I'm gonna go open FCP for the first time and edit down a 5 cam music video!

[@tombuck]

Good luck!

[@erhantimur]

Amazing!! Great video

[@themedclearer]

Yo my mind is BLOWN! Thank you

[@tombuck]

Happy it was helpful! Good luck!

[@Mazza2809]

Lifesaver. Thank you so much. Subscribed!🙏🏼

[@tombuck]

Glad it helped!

[@carsonlatham]

Thanks so much man! This was super easy and helped me a lot.

[@tombuck]

This is awesome to hear! Thank you!

[@fabienneploetz4066]

so far i edited all them seperated until today. Thank you

[@tombuck]

You’re welcome!

[@Jeremyeee]

Great video! Thank you. Quick question. I want to do a multi cam video of my band in a recording studio where the audio will be from the studio mix and not the cameras. Is that still easy to sync up all the different videos with the new audio track?

[@tombuck]

If the final mix you're using as the audio source is "live" (meaning it's the audio that was recorded at the same time the cameras were rolling), then yes, it should sync up fine. If it's a more edited/polished final mix that you're looking to combine with footage of each band member playing, then you'll probably just have to do it the old school way of syncing each clip/cut manually. Good luck!

[@Jeremyeee]

The Enthusiasm Project Thats kinda what I thought. I’m just getting started with all this and trying to figure it out. Your video was very helpful. Thanks man!

[@tombuck]

You’re welcome!

[@AmenCornerRider]

Thank you so much for this very helpful Vid. My problem is when I switch to Camera B the audio also switches to that camera (which is just ambient noise on my motorcycle). How do I keep the audio from switching?

[@tombuck]

After you've created a multicam clip, you should be able to open the Inspector and select/deselect audio for each source.